Procedure For Operation Of Refrigerator

Read about the Standard Operating Procedure for a Refrigerator, including its objectives, scope, responsibilities, accountabilities, operations, annexes, and abbreviations.

Procedure For Operation Of Refrigerator

1.0 OBJECTIVE: To lay down a procedure for the Operation of Refrigerator.

2.0 SCOPE: This procedure is applicable to the Operation of the Refrigerator in the microbiology lab.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY: Microbiologist for implementation of this SOP

Head/ Executive Microbiology for overall compliance with this SOP

4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY: Head – Quality Control

5.0 PROCEDURE for Operation Of Refrigerator

5.1 Operation :
5.1.1 Connect the power plug to the main power sockets.
5.1.2 Switch ‘ON’ the power supply.
5.1.3 Place calibrated thermometers in a test tube filled with paraffin oil.
5.1.4 Set the thermostat control knob to the ‘NORMAL’ position.
5.1.5 Load the Refrigerator with the items to be stored between 2°C – 8°C.
5.1.6 In case the temperature (2°C – 8°C for the chamber) is not achieved, increase cooling by setting the thermostat to the ‘MAX’ position.
5.1.7 Monitor the temperature twice a day and record the temperature in the format for the Temperature record for the Refrigerator as mentioned in Annexure–I.

RelatedSOP on BOD Incubator

6.0 REFERENCE

As per In House

7.0 ANNEXURE(S)

Annexure–I: Temperature Record of Refrigerator

8.0 ABBREVIATION(S)

DGM: Deputy General Manager
LAF: Laminar Airflow
QA: Quality Assurance
QC: Quality Control
SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

Temperature Record of Refrigerator

Annexure-1

Operation Of Refrigerator

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